January NYINC 2022 Auction – 15 - 17 January 2022
Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money
Part A: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 3:30 PM CET
Part C: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part D: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 16.01.2022, from 9:30 PM CET
Part F: Mo, 17.01.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Part B: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 3:30 PM CET
Part C: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part D: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 16.01.2022, from 9:30 PM CET
Part F: Mo, 17.01.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
Description
SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AV 20 Litrai (Tetradrachm) (1.15 gms), ca. 405-400 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-2, 1289; cf. Berend-pl. XI. Obverse: Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square, Σ-Y-P-A in quarters; in deeper incuse circle in center, small female head (Arethousa?) left, wearing necklace. Sharply struck and very lightly handled, this impressive specimen offers golden-orange brilliance, a well centered strike, and a tremendous pedigree.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection. Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 19 (2/1953) Lot # 1. Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 15, Lot # 1. Ex: Hermitage Museum Collection (Schlessinger 13 - 2/1935) Lot # 345.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 14'000 USD |
| Starting price | 1'200 USD |
The auction is closed.
